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CRH's $8.5B Arcosa acquisition boosts its North America infrastructure bet. Jefferies sees 5-6% EPS lift from 2027, raises PT to $165.50. Leadership changes signal execution focus.
Indian Oil cut commercial LPG by ₹183.50 from July 1 after the US-Iran ceasefire extension. Domestic rates unchanged. The next revision on Aug 1 hinges on crude oil over the next 30 days.
Trump's latest financial disclosure reveals over $1.1 billion from WLF token sales and TRUMP memecoin royalties, ranking crypto alongside his traditional hospitality and settlements earnings.
The rupee slipped 19 paise to 94.75 as the dollar held above 101. Traders say RBI may use inflows to rebuild reserves rather than let the rupee strengthen.
Shares hit lower circuit with 19.77 lakh shares in sell queue after JM Financial cut target to ₹620. European OEM spending cuts pressure Q1 margins; KPIT sees H2 recovery.
Disney's Star Group invested Rs 123 crore in JioStar India, total FDI this fiscal now Rs 3,847 crore. The Reliance joint venture deepens despite equity losses.
Taiwan's new crypto law requires FSC licenses, mandates 100% stablecoin reserves, and gives platforms 12 months to apply. Non-compliance risks up to 7 years in prison.
Brazilians bought $2.6B in stablecoins in May, up 158% YoY. Central Bank data shows demand holding steady. Regulatory tax delayed until after October election.
JHL and JCL get BSE approval to extend NCD maturity by six months, buying time to sell JSFB shares for repayment. TPG flags contractual sale mandate.
Gold and silver prices fell in India on Wednesday as the dollar rallied, pressuring precious metals. MCX gold dropped 0.94% to ₹141,600. Silver slid 1.86%.
Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan using Fireblocks custody. Borrowers pledge BTC for up to 50% LTV, avoid CGT, but face volatility risk.
Trump's 2025 filing shows over $1 billion in crypto gains during a market downturn. The disclosure offers a single number, no strategy or asset breakdown.
While the Nifty 50 treaded water, 43 stocks turned multibaggers. The divergence between index and broader market is long in the tooth and carries reversal risk. The next catalyst is earnings season starting with TCS and Infosys.
President Trump's disclosure reveals $589M in crypto income from NFTs and memecoins. The sum creates an unprecedented conflict-of-interest dynamic as the White House pushes for clearer digital asset rules.
Japan's yen slid above 162.75 per dollar, a 40-year low, even as the Tankan survey hit its strongest since 1991. The BoJ data supports a rate hike case, but the market is focused on US yields. Iran tensions and a light China PMI add background noise.
Alcoa adds 10M tonnes bauxite and 4M tonnes alumina. Leverage rises above 3x EBITDA. CFO targets sub-2.5x within 18 months via cash flow and asset sales.
Taliban airstrikes hit ISIS positions in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Pakistan's own cross-border operations. The escalation raises regional stability risks and could affect energy markets.
FIFA's Kraken deal and $2B prediction market face July 1 knockout matches. Thin fan token markets make Chiliz (CHZ) and tokens purely event-driven.
Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by ₹183.5 follows June hike after Middle East supply squeeze. Household rates unchanged.
India cuts commercial LPG by ₹183.5 per 19-kg cylinder from July 1. Restaurants save ₹700-900 monthly. Domestic rates unchanged. Next revision August 1.
AnteoTech completed the first stage of a collaborative immunoassay program for AnteoBind NXT magnetic particles. Shares jumped 21.4%. Algorae Pharma won a NSW Health supply contract. Duketon Mining reported gold intersections at Barlee.
Three Nifty500 stocks, including Cochin Shipyard, triggered a White Marubozu bullish pattern on June 30, indicating strong buying pressure. Traders watch for confirmation in the next session.
Norway's World Cup win triggered $2.1B in global betting handle, the tournament's heaviest. Playtech and Evolution Gaming shares rose. Haaland's goal settled prediction-market contracts at 733% returns.
Polymarket's "How many Fed rate cuts in 2026?" contract shows 78% odds of zero cuts, with volume at $40M. Stellar and Pyth Network lead a crypto rebound.
Claimants seek at least £150M from Binance for losses on high-leverage crypto trades after FCA ban. Case tests whether UK courts can hold offshore exchange liable.
The US is set to decline extending USMCA on Wednesday, triggering a six-year review. The 82% auto content demand could reshape supply chains. Watch for Canadian dollar and auto stock headline risk as Canada sits out formal talks.
President Trump's filing shows $1.4B in crypto income from WLF and $TRUMP meme coin. The same tokens that enriched insiders have since cratered, leaving retail investors with losses.
Agoda's new features—real-time flight alerts and AI hotel review matching—tighten Booking Holdings' cross-sell funnel in Asia. Live now on iOS and Android.
Perseus Mining will report June-quarter results on July 30, with CEO Craig Jones hosting an investor webinar. The update covers production, costs, and guidance for its three West African gold mines.
Bastien Rebotton starts a 19,000-km bike trip from France to Vietnam on July 6, crossing 14 mountain passes to reach O Quy Ho Pass by Sept. 24.